Ireland defence improves in 1-0 British loss

In an improved performance, Ireland lost 1-0 to Great Britain in their second, uncapped training match this week in Bisham Abbey with the Brits scoring after 20 minutes from a penalty corner.

The Irish defended better this afternoon with Bridget Cleland standing out but goals still proved hard to come by. Ireland complete the trip on Wednesday with their third challenge game at 12pm.

Ireland panel: Emma Clarke (Leicester); Bridget Cleland (Ballymoney); Lizzie Colvin (Loreto); Eimear Cregan (Catholic Institute); Nicci Daly (Loreto); Roisin Flinn (Old Alex); Mary Goode (Bray); Michelle Harvey (Pegasus); Lisa Jacob (UCD); Rachel Mulligan (Armagh); Audrey O'Flynn (UCC); Shirley McCay (Dragons); Julia O'Halloran (UCC); Niamh Small (Loreto); Emma Smyth (Railway Union); Emma Stewart (Armagh); Nikki Symmons (Loreto)

Match Schedule:
Wednesday, March 24: Ireland vs Great Britain, 12pm